History

The Knowledge Hub is a vision of a decolonised approach to knowledge acquisition in Africa. Now, more than ever, the system of decolonisation is pressing, especially as it exposes the ingenuity of African knowledge systems and their practical relevance towards the advancement and development of African societies.

 The idea of a hub itself delineates a space-time where and when interested and committed individuals come together to reflect on progressive ideas that coalesce localised and globalized knowledge traditions for advancing African society.

With 40 participants and 10 facilitators, the first cohort of the Knowledge Hub took place in Ibadan in 2021, and the two cohorts have been graciously sponsored by the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD).

Manifesto

The Knowledge Hub is a value-oriented initiative driven by the following idea(l)s:

  1. The Knowledge Hub is born from the idea that knowledge is liberating and empowering, personally and collectively. Self-awareness and collective consciousness from knowledge spur true development; hence, knowledge should be applicable and practical.
  2. The Knowledge Hub aligns with the vision that bridges hierarchical gaps and drives inclusive knowledge spaces and practices. Therefore, Knowledge should be relatable and unrestrictive.
  3. The Knowledge Hub is envisioned as a space of enablement for individual and collective responsibilities and responses to society and the environment through boundless intellectualism. Fundamental to the Knowledge Hub is the urgency to evaluate and promote social responsibility.
  4. The Knowledge Hub lends itself to the consciousness that knowledge can only be co-created across stratifications. The learner is not only a benefactor of an adequate knowledge exchange but also participates in the knowledge-sharing cycle. The facilitators, like the participants, also benefit from career enhancement opportunities and the exposure that the platform offers, especially in creating an avenue that enables one contribution towards the development of society.
  5. The Knowledge Hub is a quest towards a preferable African future and society, hence, believes the fusion of indigenous knowledge systems and modern enablement are pivotal to this achievemen